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A cascade oxidative cyclization reaction for the synthesis of chromone derivatives was developed by using LiOtBu as a mediator and air as an oxidant. The reaction was carried out without the assistance of a transition metal under mild conditions to afford the chromones in good yields with high regioselectivities.
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